one of the worst books i've read & getting sick 🫖 a vlog

[@Lyleelou11]

“Don’t listen to the haters” unless you’re Andy then listen to them FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

[@lisengottvall]

Hope you feel better soon Emma! just letting everyone know if they're sneaky like me that there are many libraries that only require you to sign up online which lets you have multiple libraries added on Libby... which means more books for you and more support for libraries across the country! :)

[@emmiereads]

I know what I'm doing tonight lol

[@lisengottvall]

@@juliapedroso3032 The Philadelphia, Chicago, and Boston library cards are all pretty easy to access!

[@AdrianasWonderland]

girl i’m so sorry about your covid… i also got very sick before christmas. i wish you lots of love and health

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

Never knew a single notification could bring this much excitement

[@bethnoel1148]

Same 🥺💖

[@Literary_Baddie5838]

Me too!

[@mercury5136]

Same ♥️

[@emmiereads]

[@jamieraintree]

We need a support group. 🤣

[@little_book_racoon]

Just wanted to say that he footage from botanical garden was absolutely stunning 💚 So sorry to hear you got sick, all the best for you and your partner, hope everything will get better soon❤ Also, congratulation on you degree!! I loved following your academic journey here it's so motivating seeing how hardworking you always are. Take all the time you need to rest, we'll always wait for you. I hope you'll be able to see The Nutcracker in the near future, I can't imagine how dissapointing this must have been. Sending you much love 💞

[@emmiereads]

thank you so so much

[@rabia0255]

Even if you are sick you still made a video, thanks for your passion for this channel and i hope you will get better soon 🥺💓

[@stephaniehyland5931]

I have only read Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir with one of my students which was amazing, so I was shocked to hear these quotes from Artemis...wow. It's so strange, if you read PHM it's as if it was someone else writing it. Now that I know this I wonder if he had ever made an apology or if he took that into consideration when writing his newer books. Hope you feel better btw

[@graceblondell7320]

i was surprised too! it kinda makes sense that this part of him didn’t come out in PHM because no female characters

[@karin.007]

YOUR VOICE IS SO COMFORTING !!!!! the entire atmosphere and vibe of you and your content in general. i’m not joking when i say you are my favourite; my comfort creator. CONGRATS ON FINISHING YOUR DEGREE i cannot wait to see what you do next i adore you oh my god

[@Cubehead27]

Great to see you back 😊 hope you're feeling much better and recover quickly if you aren't. Sorry you had to get hit by COVID, essay season, and Andy Weir at almost the same time 😔 that certainly doesn't sound like much fun. Also congrats on finishing your degree!! 🎉 I've just got one more semester left myself so we'll see how that goes. Hope you have a fantastic holiday season 🥰🎄☃️🎁☕

[@emmiereads]

thank you so much! oh my gosh amazing that's so exciting, what courses do you have left for next semester? I miss western so much:') have the best holidays over there too :)

[@safe-keeper1042]

I dunno, I found Martian to be pretty great (probably mostly because there's minimal human interaction, just the protagonist on Mars being a MacGuyver), and Hail Mary, though I can't say why without spoiling some major plot points. Artemis, though? I think I'd made myself forget most of the problems with that book. Emmie brought it all back. What an unmitigated dumpster fire of a book.

[@Cubehead27]

@@emmiereads I'm actually in history at King's so most of my courses are there, but I'm taking a couple at Huron next semester, one of which is on late 19th/early 20th century spiritualism and occultism which I'm pretty excited for. That + my last ever course with my all-time favourite prof, which is on Canada and the Second World War, and also the last round of Kings' weird European philosophy/history/literature program that I've been in since first year (which this year is all 20th century stuff - the prof's a specialist on Beckett so hopefully we'll be finally doing some of that because I haven't read him before 🤞). Those are more or less the highlights - excited to have a nice break for now though 😊

[@Cubehead27]

@@safe-keeper1042 Never read The Martian myself, I enjoyed the movie though - if I'm honest it's not a big priority, I'm just not a big sci-fi kind of guy, but perhaps I'll get to it at some point, it does seem pretty interesting

[@safe-keeper1042]

@@Cubehead27 hmm, if you're not a sci-fi kind of person maybe go for Hail Mary instead, it's a quirky, feelgood story in its own right.

[@efluvial]

oh Emma, hope you can rest up and feel better soon! Congratulations on finishing your degree! Take the time you need to feel better, we will be here for your next video when you are ready!

[@jamesduggan7200]

Yes, I did so much mean to say Congratulations, but as is typical for me I got caught up doing my thing and forgot. So, Congratulations Emma - we're all so proud of you.

[@emmiereads]

thank you so so much that means the world! all the love

[@MugiMoon]

I didn't like Artemis back when I read it, but it was one of my first adult sci-fi/fantasy books, so I think a lot of the cringey parts went over my head - I honestly don't remember anything about the book. Too bad you didn't just read Project Hail Mary instead. I liked most of it, and it was so cute 🥰

[@safe-keeper1042]

PHM is adorable. Really a unique kind of book. Do yourself a favour and read as little about it as you possibly can before diving into it, though, it's one of those books that takes some really unexpected turns ;) .

[@safe-keeper1042]

Loved Artemis in so many ways and for so many reasons, so this'll be interesting. edit: fokk, wait, no, I was thinking of Project Hail Mary. I too was incredibly frustrated and confused by Artemis. Carry on 😅

[@FaeryLaume]

Big hugs to you, (germ free internet ones), I hope you and your partner continue to get better quickly. Remember even after you feel better, there is often residual lingering issues - cough, brain fog, tiredness.... rest and heal all you can for as long as you need. I wanted to go see The Nutcracker too, but couldn't get tickets on a day that would work. Watching you finish up your degree felt a bit emotional for me, I've been watching you grow and expand so much through the last few years. I loved hearing about all your school reading. I look forward to seeing what new horizons you journey towards now.

[@EL_456]

I’m really sorry to hear you’re struggling so hard with covid ❤. Somehow I’ve managed to make it this far without it, but I’ve had a very symptomatically similar chronic illness for about 10 years and I hope it starts to improve for you too. It’s so tough when you have things you want to do but your body just refuses. I actually started watching you when you were struggling a lot with the concussion, and found I related to a lot of the things you said then, so I really hope it’s not bringing back bad memories for you. Rest as much as you possibly can and feel better soon ❤

[@emmiereads]

so glad to hear you haven't had it but sending you all the love - I know what you mean and ah yes it has been a little bit for sure, I've had a ton of dizziness and vertigo these past weeks and it's hard not to think back:/ Thank you so much, take care of yourself as well

[@karenyates6797]

Covid has kicked alot of us down the street! Sorry to hear that you've been "down for the count" but my prayers are for your complete wellness, Dear Emma. Hope you can enjoy the upcoming holidays!

[@emmiereads]

thank you Karen!! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas

[@jolinelam5622]

you're back!! i hope you feel better soon, sending love ❤❤

[@c_r_i_ss_y]

COVID got me this past february in my first teaching job… it made me feel terrible and since then I’ve been grateful for every day I feel healthy and full of energy😂

[@emmiereads]

oof so glad you're doing much better now!

[@pendragon2012]

I'm so sorry you were sick and hope you're better now and can enjoy your Christmas. I am reading "Echo North" now on your recommendation. For another winter themed book, maybe check out J.R.R. Tolkien's retelling of the Kalevala (Finnish myth) called "The Tale of Kullervo." Take care, Emma, and have a good week! P.S. Finished my yearly goal early so gotta up the number of books for next year!

[@emmiereads]

thank you! glad it hit before Christmas for sure, ooh I'm debating picking up Echo North next actually! ah amazing congratulations and have a lovely week yourself!

[@FA1LWHAL3]

Artemis was one of the more egregious cases of men writing women I think I've ever seen, if not THE most. It makes me think that Andy Weir is terminally online, like I cannot... It's baffling how bad it is and how little I've seen it talked about.

[@zammynx]

You being active is the best thing that’s ever happened to meee!!! I LOVE YOUR POSTSSS and they motivate me to read more ❤❤

[@emmiereads]

this made me smile thank you so much!!

[@TheWuulf]

i haven't sat down to watch any of your videos in a while for whatever reason but i'm so glad i clicked on this one, those quotes from artemis had me absolutely dying 😭 please review more bad books!!

[@LibrarianofParis]

CONGRATS ON FINISHING YOUR DEGREE!!! It’s so wild because I’ve been following you for almost 3 years now 🤯 I hope you and your partner are feeling better now, and this was still a great video, despite the dreaded c-word 😩

[@bexh77]

Emma, your transitions in this video were next level hilarious. Going from dissing Artemis to your "don't listen to the haters" audible ad has me cackling. Then switching from "winter is going to be so great" joy to "then I got Covid" was so unexpected. Sorry you got Covid though. ☹️ I hope your symptoms don't last too much longer and you're feeling better soon. Once you're better, I'd love for you to film a tour of a Toronto library now that you have a card. I always love seeing what different libraries look like and am sure others do too!

[@emmiereads]

haha thank you and that is such a good idea! will definitely do that!!

[@hashtagdag]

I hope that you feel so much better soon! You have a lovely ginger cat! 😺 I'm currently reading a nice old, well lived in copy of "The Portable Chekhov" from Penguin Books. The Chameleon! The Culprit! Heartache! The Cherry Orchard! All included. 😊

[@Chelseabea]

I finished my PhD on Friday and had the same feeling of it being a random weekday and I've literally completed education! Had some major burn out so hoping once I've recharged it will hit me haha

[@khansaasakar]

finally you are here i really missed ur presence;been watching ur old videos the whole time:')

[@Nana_Waffles]

My grandmother has being enjoying her coffee from that cup since I was a little girl. Being 2,323 miles from her is hard but seeing the little things around that remind me of her put a smile on my face. Thank you for that.

[@ima7mad]

Congrats on your graduation, Emma. All the best for you in your future, your parents must be really proud to have a daughter like you.

[@nikolaiquack8548]

Get well soon, Emma! I'm so sorry that you couldn't go and see the Nutcracker, but I'm sure you'll get the chance again in time. Also, congratulations on finishing your degree, even if it wasn't how you had wished to finish it. Sometimes life just throws a flaming semi truck at us, but the good thing is, it rarely keeps throwing them at you non stop. Hopefully life will start throwing more pleasant things at you again, like plushies! 🥺💜

[@emmiereads]

haha thank you so much!!

[@gayashri913]

I'm sorry to hear you're unwell, hope you have a speedy recovery emmie!! On the topic of christmas-y reads Nutcracker Bleed by Lani Lenore is nutcracker with a dark twist, and definitely more scarier.

[@emmiereads]

ooh that sounds so up my alley, definitely adding it to my list!

[@casi.lalita]

I had read both The Martian and Project Hail Mary like a year ago and enjoyed them for the science behind them, gave it around like 4 stars or so, don’t remember but I had Artemis with the bundle that was given to me and when I read the synopsis for it, I don’t know what it was but it didn’t gravitate me to read it (my inner self knew, she was trying to save me) A few months later I try to give it a shot but had an inkling to check the goodreads reviews AND BOY. did i just save myself from reading a god-tier annoying book. I read similar reviews as the one you read and when I saw an update on your goodreads, giving this book a one star, i cackled bc i just knew you’d hate it. happy i didn’t have to go through reading that book, sorry you did though but ur a champ for not having DNF’d it.

[@safe-keeper1042]

I suppose it's a decent book to hate-read, but yeah, you're not missing anything.

[@shannonmalone7042]

i bought artemis and ended up unhauling it before ever reading it. its so interesting that he is praised for featuring "women in STEM" in the Martian which was also praised in the film adaptation... then he writes this AFTER. i really enjoyed the martian, but i'd probably have a veryyyy different reread experience

[@cassierxse]

obviously i’m so sorry you were sick but i actually got covid at the same time as you- i’m just starting to feel better- so it’s comforting knowing i wasn’t alone getting covid for the first time🫶🏻

[@nadamadani9137]

I was just thinking about you😭😭 gonna watch it in my lunch break. hope you're fine now or getting better. Thank you for bringing happiness to my days, love you

[@kimberlyhilton3976]

If you'd still like to catch an adaptation of The Nutcracker this holiday season, I'd definitely suggest checking out a few of the adaptations that are available for free here on KZbin. There's a filmed from the stage version of George Balanchine's adaptation, performed a few years back by New York City Ballet. KZbin also has the movie adaptation of Pacific Northwest Ballet's version, filmed in the late '80's, which has sets and costumes designed by Maurice Sendak--this one, in particular, leans into the fever-dream aspects of the story! I hope you're feeling better and congrats on your degree!!!

[@survivalsilk2101]

emmie

[@emmiereads]

thank you beautiful! definitely getting better one day at a time!

[@iris-vu8wk]

Take it slow, Emma! Covid kept me in bed for weeks (as well as giving me chronic fatigue syndrome + fibromyalgia lol) Be gentle to yourself. My Mum lost her taste too, and she said spicy food really helped out. Hopefully you recover soon, your videos are always a comfort but no one would begrudge you for taking a break whilst ill!

[@pandareads]

I'm so proud of you finishing your degree, Emma 🎉🎉❤

[@cheshirecat5033]

This Cat got quite worried that “Andy” was on the shelves of the Cheshire Library luckily it was not. Get better soon ! Teeth and Mists

[@dellyram1377]

I was also sick with COVID for 10 days, and the brain fog and exhaustion stuck with me for about two months!!!! the worst part of it was that I tested + on the weekend before an admission test and I had to reschedule it (paying another full fee!), but still didn't perform as I should have because of all the complexities after COVID! Hope you recover soon Emma. eat well and do not forget light exercise =)

[@lellymills]

Hope you and your partner feel much better soon, Emmie. Merry Christmas to you both from across the pond (Lincoln, England). 🎄 🎅 ❤️ Calcifer has grown into a beauty BTW! Merry Christmas to him too! ❤️ 🐈 😘

[@emmiereads]

we're doing much better this week! Merry Christmas all the way back to you

[@LexieMoon321]

Gosh, getting a double whammy with COVID and Andy Weir at the same time. Keep your head up! ♥️

[@mollipopification]

so disappointing to hear that about Artemis! I loved Project Hail Mary. Covid sucks, i'm sorry you're dealing with that and hope you're feeling better soon. Don't feel bad about missing videos, your health is the most important thing! Also, bummer about missing the Nutcracker ballet. It's one of my favourites :) hopefully you can see it next year or later this season.

[@chuucake]

hope you're doing well now emmie ♡ take care as always!!

[@emmiereads]

thank you lovely!! sending you all the love

[@helenanitooo]

You are so comforting Emmie, you feel like home and I don't even know you

[@cindyurban150]

Hi Emma, So sorry you and your partner are ill with the Covid. Thank you for making this video for us even though you were so sick. The filming of the turtles and plants was gorgeous ! I am a huge Ballet fan, and I love The Nutcracker. I can't wait for you to see it, it's a Magical experience that you will never forget. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Healing vibrations, Cindy

[@pamelabradley2348]

I tried to read The Martian by Andy Weir but hated every wasted minute of it (still not sure why it's so popular). No plans to try any other books by him! Emmie, I hope you & your partner are better soon! Sending positive vibes from the 🇺🇲.

[@isabellehall9217]

Hey Emma, I hope you feel better soon! Take it easy. Sleep as much as you need to and stay hydrated. Much love xx

[@quinnray6281]

At 0:56 Calcifer located a ticklish spot on your arm and stored the information for future use 😂😂

[@jamesduggan7200]

Nothing like reading the comments on Emma's videos to get a genuine laugh out loud chuckle - thx.

[@melissahouse1296]

Sending you the most chill healing comfort vibes 💕🛌🦔🐰🦄🐈🦊💐🍋 (lol sometimes images say it better )😆. Ive watched your channel a few years now never commented so now is perfect; *thank* *you* for getting me through the most miserable (chronic illness) of times & for lighting the 'literature flame'. I've followed you vicariously through your studies & its been fab! Here's to your recovery 🤕🤒🤯🥳🤓🤗💥💃😊

Wooow! You really got me in this one. I delivered my last paper for uni on Friday burning up... I do not have COVID, but I am very sick. I wish you get well very soon! Let's get better!!! I send you lots of love and good vibes. Greetings from Mexico

[@emmiereads]

was such a struggle but congratulations!! what was it about?? I so hope you're doing better now

@@emmiereads I am going to be a librarian, so, it was an index of astronomy papers!!!! I just hope it´s not a disaster... very difficult to make, because of the fever, but one can only hope. I hope you feel better now!

[@milan_915]

all of your videos are just pure serotonin for me

[@mishelly]

Oh dear… I have Artemis on my shelf too… for ages I’ve been meaning to read it

[@teasbian601]

I had the WORST nightmares when I had covid . Somehow managed to avoid it for ages. Sending you well wishes.

[@stews9]

Hi, Emma. Sorry you've been ill, especially with that particular crud. Hope you're feeling better now, and you can put your nightmares to good use in fiction, somehow. Worked for Poe & Lovecraft. Artemis sounds like Weir published his world-building notes and neglected to dramatize. He apparently also neglected to shed juvenile prejudices & grow up. Egad. Thank you for another good installment, despite being ill. Your insight and analyses are always reliable, I've found. It's appreciated. Be thee well. Namaste.

[@safe-keeper1042]

fr. It's one of those books where I wonder where the editors were.

[@marilynfishel3843]

seriously, nothing worse for the spirit than being sick. hope you are on the recovery path, & that senses of smell & taste have returned. Congratulations! on the completion of your degree! woot woot! take some time to recover. Ditto on the film from the conservatory. so relaxing. be safe!🪴

[@Crystal-hw2re]

Get well soon!! Your videos are always such a delight

[@yashashvichaudhary3495]

Missing you a lot these days hope you are feeling good,take care🥰

[@emmiereads]

so happy to be back! thank you lovely

[@wutpplneed]

Anyone going to talk about the visual metaphor in that poem at the metro station? Very unique way of saying dreams are possible for “all of us”

[@mennatu-allahislam562]

MISSED YOU SO MUCH... i really hope you get well soon, just take your time and try so hard to go back to your normal life routine so you don't exhaust yourself more... ALSO congratulations on finishing your degree

[@hyemiyah]

i'm so sorry you feel so poorly, but i'm also so happy you finally finished your degree ♡♡♡ hope you're feeling a lot better now.

[@mansi7978]

16:20 "what was your childhood like" HAD ME DYING😭😭😭😭😭

[@Virginia..]

Hope you feel better! My husband and I had COVID for the first time this month and we got really sick. I know what you going through. Stay safe and warm 😊 🤗

[@denisefreitas6727]

Emma darling, hope you get better soon. I love the place you show in the beginning of the vlog, with flowers, plants, turtles, fishes,... So sorry for this awful book, but, yes The Nutcracker is very cool! Ciao! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@milaces1323]

I love you Emma and i swear i'll watch this after the world cup final. VAMOS ARGENTINAAAAAAA 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷 Okaay, i'll calm down, happy Sunday people 😊

[@dohabeshir9405]

Congratulations it was great😭❤️

[@rebeccab4906]

glad to see you back!! also, this was so relatable. I watched the vlog lying in bed with a fever and a week ago i also handed in my bachelor thesis. Hope you feel better :)

[@emmiereads]

oof right there with you, hope you're doing better now and that's so incredible, congratulations!!!

[@ghostinthearchives]

hope u feel better soon, covid seems awful! i can't believe you could even focus on stuff honestly, i'm a mess when i'm sick. props to you for finishing your degree and still posting !!

[@ghostinthearchives]

please rest as much as you have to btw !! i have a couple of friends who've suffered from long covid and it genuinely fucking sucks. don't worry about posting if you need to prioritise your health and other things in your life :)

[@thebillybob2118]

Loved the botanical garden excursion.

[@rondoflicflac]

I don't remember much about Artemis but both Project Hail Mary (sci-fi) and The Martian (still sci-fi but more "sciency") are amazing books!!!!

[@Sarez-uq2hb]

Hey, hope you feel better soon 🧡💛

[@angestoddard9568]

My partner and I are also on day 9 ish of covid recovery, and I am still sooo exhausted :( hope you start feeling better and more energised soon ❤️

[@kseniyasbooknook4172]

Hope you're feeling better and recovering! yep I had those two together just last week- covid and period. Doubles the fun!

[@dohabeshir9405]

Girl i missed you !I Hope you're better now ❤️ and btw the golden compass is so good and perfect for winter

[@mansipatel8628]

ohhh get well soon! Hope you're doing a lot better now and get well until Christmas

[@LE-wc1dr]

Hi Emma, sorry you got sick. Hang in there, this too shall pass. You'll be back better than ever. Congrats !! Merry Christmas !!!

[@BMTitus]

Your video shined on my screen like a bunch of cats cresting a hill.

[@sophieeliot]

Your vlogs bring me so much joy❤️

[@NZAnimeManga]

Project Hail Mary is pretty dire too (not sure why reddit constantly recommends it)

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

I need to know which Dickens was making you cry. 😢 hope you're feeling better.

[@jmsl910]

yes do tell!!!

[@brandimullins3627]

Hope you feel better and thanks for the heads up with the midnight in everwood. I don’t know that I will purchase it now.

[@michelepastele5347]

Congratulations on submitting your last paper! When I did that, it felt surreal to me. Also, I hope you and your partner are getting stronger and feeling better day by day. Merry Christmas!

[@lauravsthepage]

I have read The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary and I am floored by the fact that the writer of The Martian and Project Hail Mary also wrote Artemis. I cant help but feel like it was the shit pile he had to write to get over the pressure to one-up The Martian. Project Hail Mary was that amazing follow up. I cant believe this was the Andy Weir book you read LOL.

[@Binxie_]

I also just got covid for the first time 10 days ago, and let me tell you, I get it. It's awful. I feel like I can't do anything. It really does suck, I hope we can both start feeling better soon! Also I still feel like project hail mary is worth a read for you but god andy dropped the ball on artemis huh

[@Scotty_Heh]

That’s how I felt when I had covid. I would turn on art KZbin vids and wake up just in time to see the finished art and fall back asleep

[@Fiona_Co]

I just had covid too! My first time getting it and i was honestly surprised that I made it so long without getting it! Anyways I hope you feel better soon!

[@user-pz4xe3sb6t]

Oh no, your first foray into Weir was Artemis?? Nooooooo I didn't even make it past the first few pages! I promise Project Hail Mary and The Martian are much better lol

[@tracysotos1222]

My husband and I also got Covid-19 at the same time. It hasn't been great. He is feeling better and I am too, but it's been a long road. I hope you are getting better. Thank you for making content even though you feel sick. You are amazing. Have a great day!❤️❤️

[@hashtagdag]

That reveals a hell of a lot about the author boasting about so many earthly inhabitants choosing to move to a fictionalized lunar city because it has no age of consent laws. Definitely repulsive.

[@malissamoench8587]

Thank you for this video! Sorry you're feeling sick. We have COVID right now, too. I think you would like The Martian better. Weir is a cocky writer, I think that comes across in the movie, as well, and is part of why it is funny. I wouldn't say the writing is spectacular, but it is a compelling story and was enjoyable to read. I hardly ever read recent fiction. Like, really never, so the fact that it was compelling enough for me to finish and enjoy is a big deal. There is a ton of swearing, and I do remember thinking a few scenes between NASA workers were thin, but I would still recommend to you.

[@emmiereads]

hope you have a speedy recovery! just starting to feel a little better this weekend thank goodness, so glad you liked the martian!

[@Pursuitsofmybookishheart]

Dear Emma, I am ten seconds in and I want to say I also have the COVID and I too have just finished my degree. I also just DNFsd the worst book I've ever read ) I already relate to all the early video energy 😂❤️ take care of yourself

[@Pursuitsofmybookishheart]

Emma, if you read this. I am very jealous of all your tab stickers. May I ask you where do they come from? The colours!!!! Gorgeous.

[@safe-keeper1042]

I had a similar reading experience relatively recently, too. Absolute cluster f*k of a book in every way. It's the worst.

[@vmpapillon8984]

A question on the descriptions of Artemis as I haven't read it: could it be/ supposed to be negative? As in a reflection on what a place with no laws where you just throw people together does to people? So reduced to their basic instincts and needs-based behaviours and thoughts? But done poorly? Or do you think that this is not really contained in how he writes?

[@shelliingle571]

Emmie, I felt like that when I had read David Gemmell's Dark Moon last year. I even thought the women in Dark Moon had been written very poorly...I hope you are doing okay. My dad and I had recovered from cold,but I am worry about my brother. I have two older brothers. I hope My another brother's Sister-in-law is okay.

[@samblack4263]

Sincere hopes that your health will get better soon~ 🙏🌻

I'm getting to this a bit late, but I hope you feel better soon! I had the big C this summer and it was NOT fun, so I hope you're taking care of yourself 💛

[@Sky-bu1jj]

I'd watched The Martian when it first came out, had heard a lot about the book and Project Hail Mary, and so when I spotted _Artemis_ in the second-hand bookstore, with its gorgeous cover, it was an instant buy. Thank god I didn't buy it first-hand, Jesus Christ it was so bad. Thank god it was so short, as well. Honestly I could've dealt with the excessive innuendos if the plot was half decent and if Jazz could just stfu for one second about herself.

[@abook_addict]

So sorry you are sick, please feel better soon, thank you for the video. I just got over covid myself, first time ever, got sick on Halloween and still don't have all my energy back .

[@forgottenrelic1]

Several years ago I decided to pick up reading again for the first time since school. I went with The Martian because I like scifi and it was a best seller, so it must be good... Well, after slogging through half of it, I gave up and didn't read another book until recently and finding this channel. So this tracks for me! Get well soon

[@olivia4087]

The Martian was so bad!

[@safe-keeper1042]

It's not for everyone. I suppose you have to be in that MacGuyver mindset to enjoy it. If you don't enjoy that "hey look at all this applied science" approach, then, I mean... that's 90% of the point of the book, so then I guess it's like watching a cooking show if you hate cooking or something, lol.

[@olivia4087]

@@safe-keeper1042 yeah, but it wouldn't hurt to add in some character development and maybe I dunno plot?

[@SpiritsJamaa]

Got sick this year too :( it’s been a while so it sucks, especially during Christmas. Hope you’re doing okay!

[@karin.007]

feel well soon

[@panipasztetowa476]

Hi Emmie, i am very happy to see your new video. I have read the Martian and it was amazing i looove that book so much, and i do reccomend to read it 100%. Later i have seen so bad reviews about Artemis so i decided to skip it. And then i ve recently starterd his new book Haily Mary and it was such a disapointment. I am still shocked that so bad and so fantastic books were written by one author. How is it even possible?

[@cristalnotreed6221]

Congratulations on finishing your degree! You guys don't have to present a final thesis to a board or anything? That's how it works here, I'm curious how it works in Canada. Get well soon!

[@jamesduggan7200]

Yes, you know I did just compose a long comment and somehow forgot to add Congratulations!!